Category Archives: From the President

From the President (July/August 2018)

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Shannon

Invite and Grow Summertime means longer, slower days. It means family picnics and vacations, time for spiritual growth and reflection and transformational education opportunities with Mission u. As women of God, our faith does not take a break. We may … Continue reading →

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From the President (June 2018)

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Shannon

Helping Women Thrive I remember getting $3.25 an hour for my first job in 1991. I remember thinking those first paychecks were awesome! I was able to pay for gas for the third car in our family that the children … Continue reading →

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From the President (May 2018)

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Shannon

Matching Passions With Resources We are inviting you to invest yourself through the resources that God has given you—your energy, your prayers and your money—in this work to which God has called us. —Henry Nouwin, A Spirituality of Fundraising I … Continue reading →

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From the President (April 2018)

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Shannon

Feed Your Soul “I don’t want to bother you; you must be so busy.” I hear this a lot. I struggle with this, because I am no different from anyone else. I am no busier than any other woman my … Continue reading →

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Message From the President (March 2017)

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Shannon

The Importance of United Methodist Women I was recently asked if United Methodist Women is relevant today. My immediate answer was, “Of course. Look at all the great things we are doing to empower, educate, and transform women, youth, and … Continue reading →

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From the President (December 2016)

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Shannon

The Blessed Angels Sing “It came upon a midnight clear, that glorious song of old, from angels bending near the earth, to touch their harps of gold. “Peace on the earth, goodwill to men from heavens all gracious King!” the … Continue reading →

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From the President (November 2016)

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Shannon

Face to Our Faith And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more … Continue reading →

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From the President (October 2016)

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Shannon

Purpose in United Methodist Women It is an honor and a privilege to introduce myself to you as your new president of the national organization of United Methodist Women. I am truly blessed to be writing this message. We are … Continue reading →

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From the President (July/August 2016)

Posted on August 1, 2016 by umw2012

Full of Possibilities I can remember attending my first School of Christian Mission in Warrenburg, Missouri, hosted by Missouri West Conference United Methodist Women. I loved (and still love) learning and engaging with like-minded women whose purpose is to know … Continue reading →

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From the President (June 2016)

Posted on June 20, 2016 by umw2012

Let’s Choose Wisely Sometimes I pinch myself to see if my wonderful experience as the national president of United Methodist Women is real. I am beyond amazed at the wonderful work we are doing for women, children and youth around … Continue reading →

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